EP2882975A1 - Piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular for a clutch actuating system in a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular for a clutch actuating system in a motor vehicle

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EP2882975A1
EP2882975A1 EP13753564.7A EP13753564A EP2882975A1 EP 2882975 A1 EP2882975 A1 EP 2882975A1 EP 13753564 A EP13753564 A EP 13753564A EP 2882975 A1 EP2882975 A1 EP 2882975A1
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piston
sleeve
cylinder
cylindrical portion
cylinder arrangement
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David SIFFELET
Sebastien Constantin
Yannick Christiaens
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Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D25/00—Fluid-actuated clutches
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D25/00—Fluid-actuated clutches
    • F16D25/08—Fluid-actuated clutches with fluid-actuated member not rotating with a clutching member
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D25/00—Fluid-actuated clutches
    • F16D25/08—Fluid-actuated clutches with fluid-actuated member not rotating with a clutching member
    • F16D2025/081—Hydraulic devices that initiate movement of pistons in slave cylinders for actuating clutches, i.e. master cylinders
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D2300/00—Special features for couplings or clutches
    • F16D2300/18—Sensors; Details or arrangements thereof

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  • Piston-cylinder arrangement in particular for a clutch actuation system in a motor vehicle
  • the invention relates to a piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular for a clutch actuation system in a motor vehicle, having a piston which is arranged axially movable inside a cylinder, and an inductive sensor system, comprising a fixed on the piston conductive target and a sensor, which attached to the cylinder.
  • Displacement sensors which are arranged in master cylinders of the clutch actuation system of the motor vehicle, meet these requirements.
  • various technologies are used by sensors such as linear sensors or Hall effect sensors, which require the use of a magnet to detect the position of the piston.
  • cylindrical or cylinder-segment-like magnets are used.
  • the cylindrical magnet 24 is clamped to the piston 23, for example.
  • FIG. 4 a shows a master cylinder 20 to which the sensor 21 is attached externally to the cylinder housing.
  • FIG. 4b From the longitudinal section of Figure 4b it can be seen that in the interior of the cylinder housing 22, a piston 23 mounted axially movable.
  • the piston 23 carries on its front side a likewise cylindrical magnet 24, which encloses a mounting bracket 25 which dips through the magnet 24 into the piston 23 and thereby fixes the magnet 24 on the piston 23.
  • An exploded view in Figure 4c shows once again the items for attaching the magnet 24, consisting of the mounting bracket 25 and the piston 23.
  • the mounting bracket 25 is an additional element, which is necessary for the fixation of the magnet 24 on the piston 23.
  • FIG. 5 shows another fastening technology on a master cylinder 26.
  • the sensor 27 is fastened to the housing 28 of the master cylinder 26.
  • a cylinder-segment-like magnet 29 is inserted on the end face of the piston 30 into the interior of the piston 30, resulting in a very cost-intensive production of the master cylinder 26 by itself ( Figure 5b).
  • the cylinder segment-like magnet 29 is glued in the piston 30, wherein the gluing represents a time-consuming step during the assembly process.
  • Other displacement sensors work, for example, according to an inductive mode of action, wherein the coil-containing sensor and / or a drive and / or evaluation circuit outside of the cylinder, preferably on a circuit board, are arranged.
  • a piston moves, on which an electrically conductive target is fixed, which is passed during the movement of the piston on the coil system, while immersed in the magnetic field of the coil system and this changed.
  • the altered magnetic field is a measure of which way the piston has swept, which is representative of the driver's request.
  • the conductive target must be attached to the piston with high precision, so that the inductive sensor is allowed to determine the position of the piston with good repeatability.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a piston-cylinder arrangement in which the target is inexpensively attached to the piston and still a high accuracy in determining the position of the piston is ensured by the inductive sensor.
  • the object is achieved in that the conductive target is formed as a sleeve, which is pushed over an approximately complementary cylindrical portion of the piston.
  • the sleeve can be easily attached to the piston without additional aids or gluing by the diameter of the sleeve is chosen approximately the same size as the outer diameter of the complementary cylindrical portion. The sleeve thus clamped to the piston, whereby a cost-effective production method of the piston-cylinder assembly is found.
  • the sleeve has a longitudinal slot for temporary expansion in the attachment to the complementary cylindrical portion of the piston.
  • This has the advantage that the diameter of the sleeve and the complementary cylindrical portion of the piston can be chosen approximately equal. Since the longitudinal slot widens during assembly of the sleeve on the piston and thus the diameter of the sleeve is slightly increased, the sleeve can be easily mounted on the piston. After completion of the assembly, the sleeve is firmly against the surface of the cylindrical portion of the piston.
  • the cylindrical portion is bounded by at least one radial projection, to which the sleeve is pushed onto the piston. The radial projection contributes to the correct positioning of the sleeve on the piston.
  • the inductive sensor can produce a reproducible signal, as a displacement of the sleeve during the use of the piston-cylinder assembly in Motor vehicle is not possible.
  • the cylinder-like portion on a side facing the sleeve has a bevelled edge for guiding the sleeve during assembly.
  • the bevelled edge which is also referred to as bevel, serves to gradually expand the sleeve when applied to the cylinder-like portion, so that it can be mounted better.
  • the chamfered edge ends at a step which fixes the mounted sleeve.
  • the sleeve is bounded on one side by the radial projection and on the other side by the step, so that the sleeve in use of the piston-cylinder assembly can not change in position.
  • the radial projection of the cylindrical portion is formed circumferentially. This ensures a particularly secure positioning of the sleeve on the piston.
  • the sleeve consists of a light metal, preferably aluminum.
  • a light metal simplifies the manufacturing process of the sleeve, which is comparable to the production of a spacer sleeve. From aluminum, a plate is stamped or pressed, which is then rolled. The contactless opposite ends of the plate thereby form the longitudinal slot. Due to the longitudinal slot, the sleeve can change its diameter at any time.
  • Figure 1 Schematic representation of an electro-hydraulic clutch actuation system in a motor vehicle
  • FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of a master cylinder according to the invention according to FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 illustration of the assembly process of the master cylinder according to FIG. 2
  • Figure 4 a first embodiment of a master cylinder according to the prior art
  • Figure 5 a second embodiment of a master cylinder according to the prior
  • an electro-hydraulic clutch actuating system 1 is shown, as it is used today in motor vehicles.
  • a clutch actuation system 1 comprises an electro-hydraulic actuation system in the form of a master cylinder 2, 3, which has a cylinder 2 designed as a housing, in which a piston 3 is movably mounted.
  • the piston 3 is driven by an electrically commutated electric motor 4, which is controlled by a control unit 5 via an output stage 6.
  • the output stage 6 is fastened to the cylinder 2 together with the electric motor 4.
  • the radial movement of the electric motor 4 is converted via a gear 7 in the axial movement of the piston 3.
  • electrohydraulic clutch systems are known, but the piston can also be connected directly, waiving the electric motor 4, with the accelerator pedal of the driver of the motor vehicle.
  • the master cylinder 2, 3 is connected to a slave cylinder 9, which actuates a clutch 10.
  • the adjustment of the position of the clutch 10 is due to the drive of the piston 3 by the electric motor 4.
  • the master cylinder 2, 3 and the clutch 10 to the slave cylinder 9 are arranged spatially separated in the motor vehicle.
  • a sensor 1 1 is attached, where wherein the coil assembly contained in the sensor 1 1 and not shown opposite an electrically conductive target 12, which is mounted outside of the movably mounted piston 3 inside the cylinder 2.
  • the master cylinder 13 is shown in more detail.
  • the inductive sensor 11 is fixedly arranged on the cylinder 2 of the master cylinder 13 serving as the outer housing.
  • the longitudinal section in Figure 2b shows that within the cylinder 2 of the master cylinder 13 of the piston 3 is mounted.
  • the piston 3 has a cylindrical portion 14, which is bounded by a radially circumferential projection 17 ( Figure 2c).
  • the cylindrical portion 140 is formed on a support member which is connected by means of pressing with a piston / base body.
  • Deviating, of course, other compounds such as form-fitting or gluing or a one-piece piston conceivable.
  • a sleeve 15 is pushed, which consists of aluminum and which has a longitudinal slot 16.
  • the sleeve 15 is a special embodiment of the conductive target 12, which together with the sensor 1 1 determines the position of the piston 3.
  • Figure 3a shows that the sleeve 15 is moved during mounting on the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 in the direction of the arrow A and thereby widened. This is done by the sleeve 15 at one, the sleeve 15 facing the end of the section 14 via a chamfer 18, which is formed on the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 and a beveled circumferential edge, is guided and expanded, which is indicated by the arrow B is illustrated in Figure 3b. By pushing the sleeve 15 over this chamfer 18, the diameter of the sleeve 15 is widened, which is easily possible due to the longitudinal slot 16.
  • the chamfer 18 has at its end a step 19, behind which the diameter of the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 is slightly reduced (Figure 3c). If the sleeve 15 has reached the step 19, then the sleeve 15 has expanded and assumed a larger diameter than at rest. Subsequently, the entire sleeve 15 is pushed over the step 19 (FIG. 3d) until the sleeve 15 has reached the radially circumferential projection 17. The radially circumferential projection 17 limits the position of the sleeve 15 in the direction of arrow A ( Figure 3e). The width of the sleeve 15 is dimensioned so that it ends just behind the projection 19 ( Figure 3f).
  • the sleeve 15 verclipst behind the step 19 and thereby reduces its diameter slightly again. In this way, the sleeve 15 is firmly against the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 and is held on one side by the step 19 and on the other side by the radially circumferential projection 17 so that their position no longer change can.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular for a clutch actuating system in a motor vehicle, having a piston (3) which is disposed so as to be axially movable within a cylinder (2) and an inductive sensor system, comprising a conductive target (12) fastened to the piston (3) and a sensor (11) which is fastened to the cylinder (2). In a piston-cylinder arrangement which allows simple fastening of the conductive target (12) to the piston (3), the conductive target (12) is formed as a sleeve (15) which is pushed over an approximately complementary cylindrical section (14) of the piston (3).

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Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung, insbesondere für ein Kupplungsbetätigungssystem in einem Kraftfahrzeug  Piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular for a clutch actuation system in a motor vehicle
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung, insbesondere für ein Kupplungsbetätigungssystem in einem Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Kolben, welcher axial beweglich im Inneren eines Zylinders angeordnet ist, und einem induktiven Sensorsystem, umfassend ein am Kolben befestigtes leitfähiges Target und einen Sensor, welcher an dem Zylinder befestigt ist. The invention relates to a piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular for a clutch actuation system in a motor vehicle, having a piston which is arranged axially movable inside a cylinder, and an inductive sensor system, comprising a fixed on the piston conductive target and a sensor, which attached to the cylinder.
Um beispielsweise bei Fahrzeugen mit Stopp-Start-Systemen die gewohnte Fahrweise beizubehalten, ist ein frühzeitiges Erkennen des Fahrerwunsches hilfreich. Wegsensoren, die in Geberzylindern des Kupplungsbetätigungssystems des Kraftfahrzeuges angeordnet sind, erfüllen diese Anforderungen. In der Massenproduktion werden verschiedene Technologien von Sensoren wie beispielsweise lineare Sensoren oder Halleffektsensoren genutzt, die den Einsatz eines Magneten zur Feststellung der Position des Kolbens voraussetzen. Dabei werden zylindrische oder zylindersegmentartige Magneten genutzt. Wie aus Figur 4 ersichtlich, ist der zylindrische Magnet 24 beispielsweise an dem Kolben 23 geklammert. Figur 4a zeigt einen Geberzylinder 20, an welchen außen an dem Zylindergehäuse der Sensor 21 befestigt ist. Aus dem Längsschnitt der Figur 4b ist ersichtlich, dass im Inneren des Zylindergehäuses 22 ein Kolben 23 axial beweglich gelagert. Der Kolben 23 trägt dabei an seiner Stirnseite einen ebenfalls zylinderförmigen Magneten 24, welcher eine Befestigungsklammer 25 umschließt, die durch den Magneten 24 hindurch in den Kolben 23 eintaucht und dabei den Magneten 24 am Kolben 23 befestigt. Eine Explosionsdarstellung in Figur 4c zeigt noch einmal die Einzelteile zur Befestigung des Magneten 24, bestehend aus der Befestigungsklammer 25 und dem Kolben 23. Die Befestigungsklammer 25 stellt dabei ein zusätzliches Element dar, welches für die Fixierung des Magneten 24 am Kolben 23 notwendig ist. In order to maintain the usual driving style, for example in vehicles with stop-start systems, early detection of the driver's request is helpful. Displacement sensors, which are arranged in master cylinders of the clutch actuation system of the motor vehicle, meet these requirements. In mass production, various technologies are used by sensors such as linear sensors or Hall effect sensors, which require the use of a magnet to detect the position of the piston. In this case, cylindrical or cylinder-segment-like magnets are used. As can be seen in FIG. 4, the cylindrical magnet 24 is clamped to the piston 23, for example. FIG. 4 a shows a master cylinder 20 to which the sensor 21 is attached externally to the cylinder housing. From the longitudinal section of Figure 4b it can be seen that in the interior of the cylinder housing 22, a piston 23 mounted axially movable. The piston 23 carries on its front side a likewise cylindrical magnet 24, which encloses a mounting bracket 25 which dips through the magnet 24 into the piston 23 and thereby fixes the magnet 24 on the piston 23. An exploded view in Figure 4c shows once again the items for attaching the magnet 24, consisting of the mounting bracket 25 and the piston 23. The mounting bracket 25 is an additional element, which is necessary for the fixation of the magnet 24 on the piston 23.
Figur 5 zeigt eine andere Befestigungstechnologie an einem Geberzylinder 26. Auch in diesem Fall ist gemäß Figur 5a der Sensor 27 am Gehäuse 28 des Geberzylinders 26 befestigt. Ein zylindersegmentartiger Magnet 29 wird auf der Stirnseite des Kolbens 30 in das Innere des Kolbens 30 eingeschoben, was eine sehr kostenintensive Herstellung des Geberzylinders 26 nach sich zieht (Figur 5b). Der zylindersegmentartige Magnet 29 wird in dem Kolben 30 verklebt, wobei das Kleben einen zeitaufwändigen Schritt während des Montageprozesses darstellt. Andere Wegsensoren arbeiten beispielsweise nach einem induktiven Wirkprinzip, wobei der Spulen enthaltende Sensor und/oder eine Ansteuer- und/oder Auswerteschaltung außen an dem Zylinder, vorzugsweise auf einer Leiterplatte, angeordnet sind. Im Inneren des Zylinders bewegt sich ein Kolben, auf welchem ein elektrisch leitfähiges Target befestigt ist, welches bei der Bewegung des Kolbens am Spulensystem vorbei geleitet wird, dabei in das Magnetfeld des Spulensystems eintaucht und dieses verändert. Das veränderte Magnetfeld ist ein Maß dafür, welchen Weg der Kolben überstrichen hat, was repräsentativ für den Fahrerwunsch ist. FIG. 5 shows another fastening technology on a master cylinder 26. Also in this case, according to FIG. 5 a, the sensor 27 is fastened to the housing 28 of the master cylinder 26. A cylinder-segment-like magnet 29 is inserted on the end face of the piston 30 into the interior of the piston 30, resulting in a very cost-intensive production of the master cylinder 26 by itself (Figure 5b). The cylinder segment-like magnet 29 is glued in the piston 30, wherein the gluing represents a time-consuming step during the assembly process. Other displacement sensors work, for example, according to an inductive mode of action, wherein the coil-containing sensor and / or a drive and / or evaluation circuit outside of the cylinder, preferably on a circuit board, are arranged. Inside the cylinder, a piston moves, on which an electrically conductive target is fixed, which is passed during the movement of the piston on the coil system, while immersed in the magnetic field of the coil system and this changed. The altered magnetic field is a measure of which way the piston has swept, which is representative of the driver's request.
Das leitfähige Target muss dabei an dem Kolben mit hoher Präzision befestigt werden, damit dem induktiven Sensor erlaubt ist, die Position des Kolbens mit guter Wiederholbarkeit festzustellen. The conductive target must be attached to the piston with high precision, so that the inductive sensor is allowed to determine the position of the piston with good repeatability.
Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung anzugeben, bei welcher das Target kostengünstig an dem Kolben befestigt wird und trotzdem eine hohe Genauigkeit bei der Bestimmung der Position des Kolbens durch den induktiven Sensor gewährleistet wird. The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a piston-cylinder arrangement in which the target is inexpensively attached to the piston and still a high accuracy in determining the position of the piston is ensured by the inductive sensor.
Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass das leitfähige Target als Hülse ausgebildet ist, welche über einen annähernd komplementären zylinderförmigen Abschnitt des Kolbens geschoben ist. Die Hülse kann dabei ohne zusätzliche Hilfsmittel oder Kleben einfach an dem Kolben befestigt werden, indem der Durchmesser der Hülse annähernd genauso groß gewählt wird wie der Außendurchmesser des komplementären zylinderförmigen Abschnittes. Die Hülse klemmt sich somit an dem Kolben fest, wodurch eine kostengünstige Herstellungsmethode der Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung gefunden ist. According to the invention the object is achieved in that the conductive target is formed as a sleeve, which is pushed over an approximately complementary cylindrical portion of the piston. The sleeve can be easily attached to the piston without additional aids or gluing by the diameter of the sleeve is chosen approximately the same size as the outer diameter of the complementary cylindrical portion. The sleeve thus clamped to the piston, whereby a cost-effective production method of the piston-cylinder assembly is found.
Vorteilhafterweise weist die Hülse einen Längsschlitz zur temporären Aufweitung bei der Befestigung an dem komplementären zylinderförmigen Abschnitt des Kolbens auf. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass die Durchmesser von Hülse und komplementärem zylinderförmigen Abschnitt des Kolbens annähernd gleich gewählt werden können. Da sich bei der Montage der Hülse auf dem Kolben der Längsschlitz aufweitet und somit der Durchmesser der Hülse etwas vergrößert wird, kann die Hülse einfach auf dem Kolben montiert werden. Nach Beendigung der Montage liegt die Hülse fest an der Oberfläche des zylinderförmigen Abschnittes des Kolbens an. ln einer Ausgestaltung ist der zylinderförmige Abschnitt durch mindestens einen radialen Vorsprung begrenzt, bis zu welchem die Hülse auf den Kolben aufgeschoben ist. Der radiale Vorsprung trägt zur korrekten Positionierung der Hülse auf dem Kolben bei. Insbesondere in der Massenproduktion kann durch den radialen Vorsprung sichergestellt werden, dass die Hülse immer mit hoher Präzision auf dem Kolben befestigt wird, wodurch der induktive Sensor ein reproduzierbares Signal erzeugen kann, da eine Verschiebung der Hülse während des Einsatzes der Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung im Kraftfahrzeug nicht möglich ist. Advantageously, the sleeve has a longitudinal slot for temporary expansion in the attachment to the complementary cylindrical portion of the piston. This has the advantage that the diameter of the sleeve and the complementary cylindrical portion of the piston can be chosen approximately equal. Since the longitudinal slot widens during assembly of the sleeve on the piston and thus the diameter of the sleeve is slightly increased, the sleeve can be easily mounted on the piston. After completion of the assembly, the sleeve is firmly against the surface of the cylindrical portion of the piston. In one embodiment, the cylindrical portion is bounded by at least one radial projection, to which the sleeve is pushed onto the piston. The radial projection contributes to the correct positioning of the sleeve on the piston. In particular, in mass production can be ensured by the radial projection that the sleeve is always attached with high precision on the piston, whereby the inductive sensor can produce a reproducible signal, as a displacement of the sleeve during the use of the piston-cylinder assembly in Motor vehicle is not possible.
In einer Variante weist der zylinderähnliche Abschnitt auf einer der Hülse zugewandten Seite eine abgeschrägte Kante zur Führung der Hülse während der Montage auf. Die abgeschrägte Kante, welche auch als Fase bezeichnet wird, dient dazu, die Hülse beim Aufbringen auf den zylinderähnlichen Abschnitt allmählich aufzuweiten, so dass sie besser montiert werden kann. In a variant, the cylinder-like portion on a side facing the sleeve has a bevelled edge for guiding the sleeve during assembly. The bevelled edge, which is also referred to as bevel, serves to gradually expand the sleeve when applied to the cylinder-like portion, so that it can be mounted better.
In einer Weiterbildung endet die abgeschrägte Kante an einer Stufe, welche die montierte Hülse fixiert. Somit wird die Hülse auf einer Seite durch den radialen Vorsprung und auf der anderen Seite durch die Stufe begrenzt, so dass sich die Hülse bei der Nutzung der Kolben- Zylinder-Anordnung in ihrer Position nicht verändern kann. In a further development, the chamfered edge ends at a step which fixes the mounted sleeve. Thus, the sleeve is bounded on one side by the radial projection and on the other side by the step, so that the sleeve in use of the piston-cylinder assembly can not change in position.
In einer Ausgestaltung ist der radiale Vorsprung des zylinderförmigen Abschnittes umlaufend ausgebildet. Dies gewährleistet eine besonders sichere Positionierung der Hülse auf dem Kolben. In one embodiment, the radial projection of the cylindrical portion is formed circumferentially. This ensures a particularly secure positioning of the sleeve on the piston.
In einer Variante besteht die Hülse aus einem Leichtmetall, vorzugsweise Aluminium. Die Verwendung eines solchen Leichtmetalls vereinfacht den Herstellungsprozess der Hülse, der etwa mit der Herstellung einer Abstandshülse vergleichbar ist. Aus Aluminium wird dabei eine Platte geprägt oder gepresst, welche anschließend gerollt wird. Die sich berührungslos gegenüber liegenden Enden der Platte bilden dabei den Längsschlitz. Auf Grund des Längsschlitzes kann die Hülse jederzeit ihren Durchmesser ändern. In one variant, the sleeve consists of a light metal, preferably aluminum. The use of such a light metal simplifies the manufacturing process of the sleeve, which is comparable to the production of a spacer sleeve. From aluminum, a plate is stamped or pressed, which is then rolled. The contactless opposite ends of the plate thereby form the longitudinal slot. Due to the longitudinal slot, the sleeve can change its diameter at any time.
Die Erfindung lässt zahlreiche Ausführungsformen zu. Eine davon soll anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Figuren näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt: The invention allows numerous embodiments. One of them will be explained in more detail with reference to the figures shown in the drawing. It shows:
Figur 1 : Prinzipdarstellung eines elektrohydraulischen Kupplungsbetätigungssystems in einem Kraftfahrzeug Figure 1: Schematic representation of an electro-hydraulic clutch actuation system in a motor vehicle
Figur 2: ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Geberzylinders gemäß Figur 1 FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of a master cylinder according to the invention according to FIG. 1
Figur 3: Darstellung des Montageprozesses des Geberzylinders gemäß Figur 2 FIG. 3: illustration of the assembly process of the master cylinder according to FIG. 2
Figur 4: ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel für einen Geberzylinder nach dem Stand der Technik Figure 4: a first embodiment of a master cylinder according to the prior art
Figur 5: ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel für einen Geberzylinder nach dem Stand der Figure 5: a second embodiment of a master cylinder according to the prior
Technik  technology
Gleiche Merkmale sind mit gleichen Bezugszeichen gekennzeichnet. Identical features are identified by the same reference numerals.
In Figur 1 ist ein elektrohydraulisches Kupplungsbetätigungssystem 1 dargestellt, wie es heute in Kraftfahrzeugen zum Einsatz kommt. Ein solches Kupplungsbetätigungssystem 1 umfasst ein elektrohydraulisches Betätigungssystem in Form eines Geberzylinders 2, 3 auf, welcher einen als Gehäuse ausgebildeten Zylinder 2 aufweist, in dem ein Kolben 3 beweglich gelagert ist. Der Kolben 3 wird von einem elektrisch kommutierten Elektromotor 4 angetrieben, der von einem Steuergerät 5 über eine Endstufe 6 angesteuert wird. Die Endstufe 6 ist gemeinsam mit dem Elektromotor 4 an dem Zylinder 2 befestigt. Die radiale Bewegung des Elektromotors 4 wird über ein Getriebe 7 in die axiale Bewegung des Kolbens 3 umgesetzt. Es sei darauf verwiesen, dass nicht nur elektrohydraulische Kupplungssysteme bekannt sind, sondern der Kolben auch direkt, unter Verzicht auf den Elektromotor 4, mit dem Fahrpedal des Fahrers des Kraftfahrzeuges verbunden werden kann. In Figure 1, an electro-hydraulic clutch actuating system 1 is shown, as it is used today in motor vehicles. Such a clutch actuation system 1 comprises an electro-hydraulic actuation system in the form of a master cylinder 2, 3, which has a cylinder 2 designed as a housing, in which a piston 3 is movably mounted. The piston 3 is driven by an electrically commutated electric motor 4, which is controlled by a control unit 5 via an output stage 6. The output stage 6 is fastened to the cylinder 2 together with the electric motor 4. The radial movement of the electric motor 4 is converted via a gear 7 in the axial movement of the piston 3. It should be noted that not only electrohydraulic clutch systems are known, but the piston can also be connected directly, waiving the electric motor 4, with the accelerator pedal of the driver of the motor vehicle.
Über eine Hydraulikleitung 8 ist der Geberzylinder 2, 3 mit einem Nehmerzylinder 9 verbunden, welcher eine Kupplung 10 betätigt. Die Verstellung der Position der Kupplung 10 erfolgt aufgrund des Antriebes des Kolbens 3 durch den Elektromotor 4. Der Geberzylinder 2, 3 und die Kupplung 10 mit dem Nehmerzylinder 9 sind dabei räumlich getrennt im Kraftfahrzeug angeordnet. Außen an dem als Gehäuse dienenden Zylinder 2 ist eine Sensor 1 1 befestigt, wo- bei die in dem Sensor 1 1 enthaltene und nicht weiter dargestellte Spulenanordnung einen elektrisch leitfähigen Target 12 gegenüberliegt, das innerhalb des Zylinders 2 außen am beweglich gelagerten Kolben 3 befestigt ist. Via a hydraulic line 8, the master cylinder 2, 3 is connected to a slave cylinder 9, which actuates a clutch 10. The adjustment of the position of the clutch 10 is due to the drive of the piston 3 by the electric motor 4. The master cylinder 2, 3 and the clutch 10 to the slave cylinder 9 are arranged spatially separated in the motor vehicle. Externally on the serving as a housing cylinder 2, a sensor 1 1 is attached, where wherein the coil assembly contained in the sensor 1 1 and not shown opposite an electrically conductive target 12, which is mounted outside of the movably mounted piston 3 inside the cylinder 2.
In Figur 2 ist der Geberzylinder 13 genauer dargestellt. Wie aus Figur 2a ersichtlich, ist an dem als Außengehäuse dienenden Zylinder 2 des Geberzylinders 13 der induktive Sensor 1 1 fest angeordnet. Der Längsschnitt in Figur 2b zeigt, dass innerhalb des Zylinders 2 des Geberzylinders 13 der Kolben 3 gelagert ist. Der Kolben 3 weist einen zylindrischen Abschnitt 14 auf, welcher durch einen radial umlaufenden Vorsprung 17 begrenzt wird (Figur 2c). Im vorliegenden Fall ist der zylindrische Abschnitt 140 an einem Halterungselement ausgebildet, das mittels Einpressen mit einem Kolben-/Grundkörper verbunden wird. Abweichend sind natürlich auch andere Verbindungen wie Formschluss oder Kleben oder ein einteiliger Kolben denkbar. Auf diesen zylinderförmigen Abschnitt 14 des Kolbens 3 wird eine Hülse 15 geschoben, die aus Aluminium besteht und welche einen Längsschlitz 16 aufweist. Die Hülse 15 ist dabei eine spezielle Ausgestaltung des leitfähigen Targets 12, welches zusammen mit dem Sensor 1 1 die Position des Kolbens 3 bestimmt. In Figure 2, the master cylinder 13 is shown in more detail. As can be seen from FIG. 2a, the inductive sensor 11 is fixedly arranged on the cylinder 2 of the master cylinder 13 serving as the outer housing. The longitudinal section in Figure 2b shows that within the cylinder 2 of the master cylinder 13 of the piston 3 is mounted. The piston 3 has a cylindrical portion 14, which is bounded by a radially circumferential projection 17 (Figure 2c). In the present case, the cylindrical portion 140 is formed on a support member which is connected by means of pressing with a piston / base body. Deviating, of course, other compounds such as form-fitting or gluing or a one-piece piston conceivable. On this cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3, a sleeve 15 is pushed, which consists of aluminum and which has a longitudinal slot 16. The sleeve 15 is a special embodiment of the conductive target 12, which together with the sensor 1 1 determines the position of the piston 3.
Anhand der Darstellungen in Figur 3 soll die Montage der Hülse 15 an dem Kolben 3 näher erläutert werden. Dabei sind für jeden Montageschritt immer eine Perspektivdarstellung und ein Längsschnitt des Geberzylinders 13 dargestellt. Figur 3a zeigt, dass die Hülse 15 beim Aufziehen auf den zylinderförmigen Abschnitt 14 des Kolbens 3 in Richtung des Pfeils A bewegt und dabei geweitet wird. Dies erfolgt, indem die Hülse 15 an einem, der Hülse 15 zugewandten Ende des Abschnittes 14 über eine Fase 18, die an dem zylinderförmigen Abschnitt 14 des Kolbens 3 ausgebildet ist und eine abgeschrägte umlaufende Kante darstellt, geführt und aufgeweitet wird, was durch den Pfeil B in Figur 3b verdeutlicht ist. Durch das Aufschieben der Hülse 15 über diese Fase 18 wird der Durchmesser der Hülse 15 geweitet, was aufgrund des Längsschlitzes 16 einfach möglich ist. Based on the illustrations in Figure 3, the assembly of the sleeve 15 to the piston 3 will be explained in more detail. In this case, a perspective view and a longitudinal section of the master cylinder 13 are always shown for each assembly step. Figure 3a shows that the sleeve 15 is moved during mounting on the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 in the direction of the arrow A and thereby widened. This is done by the sleeve 15 at one, the sleeve 15 facing the end of the section 14 via a chamfer 18, which is formed on the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 and a beveled circumferential edge, is guided and expanded, which is indicated by the arrow B is illustrated in Figure 3b. By pushing the sleeve 15 over this chamfer 18, the diameter of the sleeve 15 is widened, which is easily possible due to the longitudinal slot 16.
Die Fase 18 weist dabei an ihrem Ende eine Stufe 19 auf, hinter welcher sich der Durchmesser des zylinderförmigen Abschnittes 14 des Kolbens 3 geringfügig verringert (Figur 3c). Hat die Hülse 15 die Stufe 19 erreicht, so hat sich die Hülse 15 aufgeweitet und einen größeren Durchmesser angenommen als im Ruhezustand. Anschließend wird die gesamte Hülse 15 über die Stufe 19 geschoben (Figur 3d), bis die Hülse 15 den radial umlaufenden Vorsprung 17 erreicht hat. Der radial umlaufende Vorsprung 17 begrenzt die Position der Hülse 15 in Richtung des Pfeils A (Figur 3e). Die Breite der Hülse 15 ist so bemessen, dass sie kurz hinter dem Vorsprung 19 endet (Figur 3f). Da auch das Ende der Hülse 15 den Vorsprung 19 passiert hat, verclipst sich die Hülse 15 hinter der Stufe 19 und reduziert dabei ihren Durchmesser wieder geringfügig. Auf diese Art und Weise liegt die Hülse 15 fest an dem zylinderförmigen Abschnitt 14 des Kolbens 3 an und wird auf der einen Seite durch die Stufe 19 und auf der anderen Seite durch den radial umlaufenden Vorsprung 17 so gehalten, dass sich ihre Position nicht mehr ändern kann. The chamfer 18 has at its end a step 19, behind which the diameter of the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 is slightly reduced (Figure 3c). If the sleeve 15 has reached the step 19, then the sleeve 15 has expanded and assumed a larger diameter than at rest. Subsequently, the entire sleeve 15 is pushed over the step 19 (FIG. 3d) until the sleeve 15 has reached the radially circumferential projection 17. The radially circumferential projection 17 limits the position of the sleeve 15 in the direction of arrow A (Figure 3e). The width of the sleeve 15 is dimensioned so that it ends just behind the projection 19 (Figure 3f). Since the end of the sleeve 15 has passed the projection 19, the sleeve 15 verclipst behind the step 19 and thereby reduces its diameter slightly again. In this way, the sleeve 15 is firmly against the cylindrical portion 14 of the piston 3 and is held on one side by the step 19 and on the other side by the radially circumferential projection 17 so that their position no longer change can.
Eine solche einfache Montage, die ohne den Einsatz zusätzlicher Hilfsmittel auskommt, gewährleistet eine sichere Position der Hülse 15 am Kolben 3. Aufgrund dieser Anordnung behält das elektrisch leitende Target in Form der Hülse 15 während der Lebensdauer der Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung 2, 3 ihre Position bei, weshalb der Sensor 1 1 , welcher außen am Zylinder 2 befestigt ist, immer ein reproduzierbares Sensorsignal abgeben kann. Such a simple assembly, which does not require the use of additional aids, ensures a secure position of the sleeve 15 on the piston 3. Due to this arrangement, the electrically conductive target in the form of the sleeve 15 during the life of the piston-cylinder assembly 2, 3 their Position in why the sensor 1 1, which is attached to the outside of the cylinder 2, can always give a reproducible sensor signal.
Bezugszeichenliste Kupplungsbetatigungssystem List of Reference Coupling actuating system
Zylinder cylinder
Kolben piston
Elektromotor electric motor
Steuergerät control unit
Endstufe final stage
Getriebe transmission
Hydraulikleitung hydraulic line
Nehmerzylinder slave cylinder
Kupplung clutch
Sensor sensor
Leitfähiges Target Conductive target
Geberzylinder Master cylinder
Zylinderförmiger Abschnitt des Kolbens Cylindrical section of the piston
Hülse shell
Längsschlitz longitudinal slot
Radial umlaufender Vorsprung Radial circumferential projection
Fase chamfer
Stufe step
Geberzylinder Master cylinder
Sensor sensor
Zylindergehäuse cylinder housing
Kolben piston
Magnet magnet
Befestigungsklammer Crab
Geberzylinder Master cylinder
Sensor sensor
Gehäuse casing
Magnet  magnet
Kolben  piston

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Patentansprüche claims
1 . Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung, insbesondere für ein Kupplungsbetätigungssystem in einem Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Kolben (3), welcher axial beweglich im Inneren eines Zylinders (2) angeordnet ist und einem induktiven Sensorsystem, umfassend ein am Kolben (3) befestigtes leitfähiges Target (12) und einen Sensor (1 1 ), welcher an dem Zylinder (2) befestigt ist, wobei das leitfähige Target (12) als Hülse (15) ausgebildet ist, welche über einen annähernd komplementären zylinderförmigen Abschnitt (14) des Kolbens (3) geschoben ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (15) einen Längsschlitz (16) zur temporären Aufweitung bei der Befestigung an dem komplementären zylinderförmigen Abschnitt (14) des Kolbens (3) aufweist. 1 . Piston-cylinder arrangement, in particular for a clutch actuation system in a motor vehicle, having a piston (3) which is arranged axially movably inside a cylinder (2) and an inductive sensor system, comprising a conductive target (12) fastened to the piston (3) ) and a sensor (1 1) which is fixed to the cylinder (2), wherein the conductive target (12) is formed as a sleeve (15) which is pushed over an approximately complementary cylindrical portion (14) of the piston (3) characterized in that the sleeve (15) has a longitudinal slot (16) for temporary expansion upon attachment to the complementary cylindrical portion (14) of the piston (3).
2. Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zylinderförmige Abschnitt (14) Teil eines separaten Halterungselements ist, das mit einem Kolbengrundkörper kraft- und/oder formschlüssig, insbesondere durch Einpressen, verbunden ist. 2. Piston-cylinder arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the cylindrical portion (14) is part of a separate support member which is non-positively and / or positively, in particular by pressing, connected to a piston body.
3. Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zylinderförmige Abschnitt (14) durch mindestens einen radialen Vorsprung (17) begrenzt ist, bis zu welchem die Hülse (15) auf den Kolben (3) aufgeschoben ist. 3. Piston-cylinder arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cylindrical portion (14) by at least one radial projection (17) is limited, to which the sleeve (15) is pushed onto the piston (3) ,
4. Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 , 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zylinderförmige Abschnitt (14) auf einer, der Hülse (15) zugewandten Seite eine abgeschrägte Kante (18) zur Führung der Hülse (15) während der Montage aufweist. 4. Piston-cylinder arrangement according to at least one of claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the cylindrical portion (14) on one, the sleeve (15) facing side a bevelled edge (18) for guiding the sleeve (15 ) during assembly.
5. Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die abgeschrägte Kante (18) in einer Stufe (19) endet, welche die montierte Hülse (15) fixiert. 5. piston-cylinder assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that the chamfered edge (18) in a step (19) terminates, which fixes the mounted sleeve (15).
6. Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung nach mindestens einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der radiale Vorsprung (17) des zylinderförmigen Abschnittes (14) umlaufend ausgebildet ist. 6. piston-cylinder arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the radial projection (17) of the cylindrical portion (14) is formed circumferentially.
7. Kolben-Zylinder-Anordnung nach mindestens einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (15) aus einem Leichtmetall, vorzugsweise Aluminium, besteht. 7. piston-cylinder assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sleeve (15) made of a light metal, preferably aluminum.
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